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The Lassen Volcanic National Park is a national park in California, which is located at an altitude of approx. 2000 m.
The park is open all year round. However, due to the snow, some roads are not accessible in the winter months and facilities in the higher elevations are not managed.
background
history
landscape
The highest point, Lassen Peak, is approx. 3150 m high.
Flora and fauna
climate
getting there
- From Redding about 50 miles east on Highway 44 to the NW entrance
- From Reno approximately 180 miles on US Hwy 395 and 44 to the NW entrance
- From Reno about 160 miles on Hwy US Hwy 395 and 3 to the SW entrance
- From Red Bluff about 45 miles east on Highway 36 to the SW entrance
ATTENTION: Except in summer, the passage of Highway US-Highway 89 from the NW to the SW entrance through the park is not possible due to snow conditions!
- East of Chester on Highway 36, Juniper Lake and Warner Valley are accessible via spur roads on the south side.
- A dead end road leads north from Highway 44 to Butte Lake.
Fees / permits
- Free for owners of the Annual Pass
- 10 USD for private cars, valid for 7 days
- USD 5 for two-wheelers and hikers, valid for 7 days
mobility
Dynamic cardsThe 30-mile stretch of the US-Highway 89 through the park - if it is passable - is very curvy between Sulfur Works and Kings Creek and only partially recommendable for larger motorhomes.
The main street is closed due to snow from late October to mid-June. The current road conditions can be seen here: http://www.nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/current_conditions.htm.
There is no gas station in the park itself.
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Devastated Area: Area devastated by the last volcanic eruption in 1914-1917, there is a 0.5-mile, easy, circular route through the area from the parking lot. Signs explain geological features and historical events.
- 2 Bumpass Hell Overlook, from here a 3 mile loop trail leads to the park's largest collection of hot springs, mud holes, and geysers.
- 3 Sulfur Works: Geysers and smoke chimneys directly on the road and path
- 4 Manzanita Lake
- 5 Mill Creek Falls, 20 m high waterfall, about 3 km from the visitor center
- 6 colored dunes at Cinder Cone
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mountains
- 1 Let Peak
- 2 Cinder Cone, a 213 m high cone made of lava slag, which was probably built between the years 1630 and 1670, hike here and back to the parking facility approx. 7 km, 270 meters in altitude, 3 hours
activities
- hike
- Paddle
- Star gazing
shop
Groceries and souvenirs can be found at the visitor center in the southwest Kohm Yah-mah-nee (year-round) and at the Manzanita Lake Camper Store in the northwest.
kitchen
accommodation
Mainly campsites within the park, no RV connections.
Hotels and hostels
Several motels outside the park can be found southeast in the small town of Chester.
camping
- 1 Butte Lake Campground, there is also a parking lot, access via an unpaved road
- In addition to numerous campsites, the Manzanita Lake Cabins
security
Practical advice
- 1 Visitor center
telecommunications
- Cellular reception is sometimes not possible.
- No WiFi in the visitor center.
trips
literature
Web links
- https://www.nps.gov/lavo/index.htm (en) - Official website of Lassen Volcanic National Park
- plan (PDF) of Lassen Volcanic National Park www.nps.gov/lavo
- plan (PDF) with the different types of volcanoes www.nps.gov/lavo
